UCSF AIDS Walk Contest Reaches Final Stretch

With only days before the San Francisco AIDS Walk on Sunday, UCSF teams are doing what they can to raise dough. In fact, one team in particular is hosting a bake sale this Thursday. Those looking for something sweet to eat should stop by the bake sale table in front of the Millberry Union on July 13. Treats, including cookies and pies, will be on sale from 10:45 a.m. tp 1:15 p.m. -- or until all items are sold. "We will be taking donations towards the department team and promoting the AIDS Walk in general by encouraging people to sign up," says DeAnna Sosnowchik, leader of the UCSF Department of Microbiology and Immunology's AIDS Walk team. With only days to go before the July 16 fundraiser, her team is doing great, Sosnowchik says, noting that about 11 people have raised more than $1,000 dollars for the San Francisco AIDS Walk. For the second consecutive year, UCSF has organized a friendly, campuswide competition for the San Francisco AIDS Walk, which this year commemorates its 20th anniversary. The UCSF AIDS Walk Committee has set a goal of raising $65,000 and as of July 11 has raised about half that, according to the AIDS Walk website. UCSF teams are competing for a one-of-a-kind trophy, a bronzed running shoe formerly worn by Chancellor Mike Bishop. And, as an added fundraising incentive, Campus Life Services has generously donated a MacBook 1.83GHz to the first-time walker who raises the most money. It's not too late to sign up to walk or donate to the cause: click here for registration or to make a general team donation. San Francisco AIDS Walk Schedule
Below is the schedule for the July 16 trek through Golden Gate Park: 7 a.m. and ongoing:
Park in the UCSF garage by entering at Arguello Boulevard and Irving Street. Tell attendant you are in the AIDS Walk and pay a reduced fee of $3 for the day, in advance. Or take public transportation. Directions to the park are posted here. 9 a.m.:
Sign-in opens for the Gold Teams at the Tennis Courts. UCSF is a Gold Team, one of the top 20 fundraising teams, and this line is quicker than the regular sign-in process. Walkers should sign in according to their team name and turn in the money raised. Those who qualify for any incentive awards from the AIDS Walk can pick up their award redemption certificate here. Walkers may redeem awards anytime before 3 p.m.

San Francisco AIDS Walk awards are: • Raise $150: AIDS Walk T-shirt • Raise $250: AIDS Walk hat and T-shirt • Raise $500: AIDS Walk umbrella, hat and T-shirt • Raise $1,000: AIDS Walk messenger bag, umbrella, hat and T-shirt • Raise $1,000: AIDS Walk messenger bag, umbrella, hat and T-shirt UCSF Prizes: • A MacBook 1.83GHz has been generously donated by Campus Life Services to the first-time UCSF walker who raises the most money. • The UCSF AIDS Walk Trophy, a bronze running shoe once worn by Chancellor Mike Bishop, MD, goes to the UCSF Team which raises the most money per capita.

9-10:30 a.m.:
Proceed to the UCSF Team Table to check in, receive your UCSF T-shirt (with award-winning design by Judith Liao from the Department of Pediatrics) and coupons for breakfast and lunch. Those who received a T-shirt prior to the walk, should wear it on Sunday. Enjoy a continental breakfast provided by UCSF. Please note that volunteers at the UCSF Team Table may not receive any of the money raised. Money must be turned in at the Gold Teams Sign-In Booth. 9:30 a.m.:
Get an aerobic warm-up by Culture Shock. 9:45 a.m.:
Join the UCSF Team group photo at Hippy Hill. Gather at the bottom of the hill, to the right of the Star Walker Tent, promptly at 9:45. 9:45 a.m.:
Opening ceremony begins. 10:30 a.m.:
It's time to begin the 10-kilometer walk. Noon- 2 p.m.:
Pick up your lunch at the UCSF Team Table. Lunch provided by UCSF. Entertainment in Sharon Meadow begins, featuring DJs from Energy 92.7, alternative rock band Finding Mercury and reggae band Native Elements. 2:30 p.m.:
Official announcement is made on how much money was raised by walkers this year. After the walk:
Relax with family and friends. A special "KidZone" will feature free carousel rides, a bounce house and face painting. Photo/Christine Jegan Links: UCSF Teams Join Successful 2005 AIDS Walk San Francisco